Retiring Susanville Water Supervisor Russ Brown with Mayor Mendy Schuster, councilmembers
Quincy McCourt, Brian Moore, Kevin Stafford and City Administrator Dan Newtown
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Retiring City Water Supervisor Russ Brown Honored by City Council
Susanville Mayor Mendy Schuster read a proclamation at Wednesday evening’s City Council meeting, honoring retiring Water Supervisor Russ Brown. Brown has worked for the city’s Public Works department for more than three decades and has served as Water Supervisor since 2008.
He began his career with the city in 1987 when he was hired as a street department employee assigned to work on the repair and maintenance of city streets. In 1992, Brown transferred to the Public Works' Water Department as a maintenance worker and promoted through the ranks to Water Supervisor.
According to Mayor Schuster, Brown has proven to be a natural leader with exemplary mechanical skills and extensive knowledge of Susanville’s municipal water system.
“Brown has been an extremely important part of the Public Works department over the past 34-years by ensuring that the city’s water system was secure and safe from contaminants, ensuring the wells, pumps and spring sites remained operational, facilitated the maintenance of the storage tanks and numerous leak repairs, participated in long and short range planning for the water system, trained and developed other city employees and many other duties necessary to support the city’s public works operations and infrastructure.”
Schuster also pointed out that Brown has been extremely efficient and cost effective in his work managing the water system, which helps keep rates affordable for city customers.
“Brown has dedicated his career to serving the residents of Susanville and has done so with integrity, devotion, and pride,” Schuster and the Council wrote in the proclamation. “Russell kept the water system safe, made many improvements and has been a strong example to the Public Works staff.”
“Brown’s retirement from the city of Susanville is well earned, his service over the years has been invaluable to our community and, although he will be severely missed, the City Council wishes him the best of luck in his retirement.”
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Donald Moose presents Frank Robberson with a plaque thanking him for his dedication and volunteerism |
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Paying it Forward: Susanville VFW Post Continues
to Support Other Local Organizations
Over the last five years Susanville’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2381 has regularly made monetary contributions to local charitable organizations, putting tens-of-thousands of dollars right back into the community through a wide range of causes including large donations to Sober Graduation, Susanville Little League, Northern California Cancer Advocates, Susanville Police Officer’s Association’s Holiday with a Hero and more. The list is both extensive and impressive.
The VFW has also hosted fundraisers for other organizations, helped pay for scholarship programs, Eagle Scout projects and a relief fund for local veterans.
In December, the VFW made two more generous donations, writing checks for $500 to the Lassen High Cadet Corps and Lassen Crime Stoppers.
The group also saluted LHS Cadet Corps Captain Rachel Vincent and the Cadet Corps, “for their dedication, support and their unwavering patriotism to the Lassen County Veteran Organizations.”
The VFW post also recognized Frank Robberson for his dedication and support. “As a volunteer,” the VFW wrote on Robberson’s plaque, “you have been beneficial to the Post. Again, thank you for your unwavering patriotism to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.”
The Lassen College Athletic Department was honored for their dedication to veterans, including their annual Veteran’s Day breakfast at Monsignor Moran Hall.
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VFW and Donald Moose present a $500 check to Crime Stoppers’ President Jeremy Couso |
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Captain Rachel Vincent and representatives from VFW and the LHS Cadet Corps |
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Play Smarter, Not Harder: Simple Steps to Avoid Injuries Caused by Fatigue |
By Jeffrey A. Orr, MD
Injuries from fatigue and overexertion can stop winter fun in its tracks.
We hear so many injury stories that start with, “It was the last run of the day” on the slopes, or “I was going for one more set” at the gym, or “I only had to push it for the last mile to get to the top.” These are all examples of the desire to push ourselves to our limits—and sometimes a little beyond. In the winter, whether it’s a snowshoe hike or shoveling the driveway, the drive to push ourselves a little past our limits can have high consequences. Often, injuries occur at the end of an activity, when fatigue is the highest.
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Overexertion has been studied across many groups, including elite athletes, military cadets, and even horses. It can be difficult to define, as there are multiple signs and symptoms that present themselves with overexertion and fatigue.
Although we may not have a single biological threshold to indicate the onset of overexertion, the most common symptom is the feeling of decreased performance.
Decreased performance is typically observed when your physical form breaks down, your reaction to the activity and timing is off, or your balance is compromised. It is during this time that routine activities become difficult, and injuries become more likely.
Here are three simple ways to help avoid injury from fatigue and overexertion this winter:
Maintain a good baseline activity. Staying active year-round can help muscles and joints be prepared to respond to winter activities.
Warm up and cool down. A warm-up preps your body for exercise by increasing your heart rate and blood flow to your muscles. Once your muscles are warm, they’re ready for stretching. Commit to stretching before and after activities. Stretching increases flexibility, which becomes even more important as you age so that you can maintain agility and balance. A cool-down helps your heart rate return to normal, again at a gradual pace.
Don’t ignore warning signs. Difficulty catching your breath, joint pain, muscle cramping, and mental fatigue can all indicate it’s time to call it a day.
While there is no way to completely eliminate the risk of injury from winter activities, following these simple steps can help keep you out of the emergency room and enjoying the outdoors all season long.
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Dr. Jeff Orr is a board-certified surgeon and physician with Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. In addition to seeing Barton Health patients in South Lake Tahoe, Carson City, and Incline Village, he is a medical provider for the U.S. Ski Team. For more information on treatments and services that help the community stay active all year long, visit BartonOrthopedicsAndWellness.com.
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College Sports Complex to be Renamed in Honor of Coach Bob Genasci January 15th |
A ceremony will be held January 15th, at Lassen College renaming the school’s gym the “Bob Genasci Sports Complex” in honor of long-time Lassen Coach and Athletic Director Bob Genasci.
The ceremony will take place at around 2:00p.m., in between the women’s and men’s basketball games.
Lassen Superintendent/President Trevor Albertson, the Board of Trustees, the Cougar Athletic Department and the Lassen College Foundation Board of Directors, along with friends, family and former students, will be on hand for the ceremony.
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Looking down Susanville’s Main Street around 1880. |
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Susanville Songs
Anxious for the Nevada and Oregon to Penetrate the Wilderness
January 7, 1885
The citizens of Susanville and vicinity have awakened to the fact that a railroad is needed in this valley, and all are now using every effort to have it extended from the Junction.
It is stated that Moran Bros of New York, are not railroad men, and got possession of it through loans. The road to the Junction cannot pay back interest on the investment and to make it pay it must be extended.
It has been suggested that subscriptions be taken and a man, thoroughly posted as to the county and wants of the people, be sent to New York to represent matters to Moran Bros, and there is little doubt, if the proper showing is made that the load will be extended at once. Mr. E. V. Spencer is recommended as the proper person to represent us and a subscription paper is now in circulation which bears the signature of our leading citizens, with amounts aggregating $230.
About $500 is needed for the trip, and the list will be circulated through the entire valley during the next week, and there is no doubt but the required amount will be raised. Every property holder should use his influence to get this road extended, as it will be a direct personal benefit to all.
Our country is adapted to the raising of almost anything, and that which finds the readiest sale is what should be produced. We have as fine timber as can be found, and when it comes to our fruit, it cannot be beaten in the world. It will make our farmers more independent, our businesses men in better position to sell goods at a higher rate and in fact benefit all. We hope all will assist and let us make an effort toward having the road extended t this place.
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Congratulations to James Russell, the winner
of this week's Pizza Factory giveaway!
You too could win a large one-topping pizza from the Susanville or Janesville Pizza Factory locations just by entering our weekly giveaway!
Just click here and follow the link to our handy entry form. You can enter once per day from each email address. We'll announce our weekly winner right here next Monday morning.
The prize is good for take-out or dine-in orders only, sorry no delivery.
Good luck and enjoy that yummy Pizza Factory Pizza!
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